SSG Kenneth Wade Bennett, of Glendora, CA joined the Army in 2004 and trained to become an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician in 2006. He was assigned to the 53rd Ordnance Company of Lewis-McChord’s 3rd Explosive Ordnance Battalion in 2009. During his third deployment to Afghanistan, SSG Bennett was killed in the Sperwan Gar area of Kandahar province from injuries sustained when he encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations.

Senior Chief Monica SantiagoPVI Friend

Tyler JensenPVI brother of Michael Jensen 2011

MAJ Furman and his Special Forces TroopsPVI FriendI would like to thank you and the team at Paul VI for putting together all the care packages! I have a great photo of you and the lacrosse team from Paul VI with the stack of packages. These are just a few pictures from one of the teams in Wardak province talking to local school kids on a patrol and handing out some of the items from your packages. These teams are conducting operations every day and I am really proud of these guys. Please pass on my thanks and especially thanks from the Special Forces teams.

Tell your lacrosse team they look great and i wish you guys a great year together! Thank you for your patriotism!

SGT Warner Ball of 3rd Special Forces Group (previous lacrosse player at Landon and Univ. of Delaware) currently stationed in Wardak Province, AfghanistanPVI Friend

1st LT Payne with Fire Support Team for Apache Company 1-23 IN BN, 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team PVI Friend (VMI Alumni)

Jameson Quaine, ArmyPVI Friend

Jameson is currently deployed overseas. His wife and young son are home and will also recieve a "Home Alone" care package this Easter. Please keep Jameson and his family in your prayers.

LT Jake MurphyPVI Friend

Jake was severely injured by an IED in Afghanistan and is now recuperating at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Jake is a friend of Mike O'Donnell and Danny Finan (both are PVI Alumni).

Danny is trying to raise $5000 for Wounded Warriors Project in honor of Jake and is participating in a Tough Mudder race at Wintergreen.

PVI Boys' Lacrosse Program has donated $100 towards Danny's effort. If you would like to contribute please visit his fundraising site - Click Here

1st LT Stephen Grodek, Marines
PVI Class of 2003

Steve is a PVI Alumni (2003) and he his currently deployed in Afganistan. He is a platoon commander (40 Men) and they could sure use our prayers. We will be sending Steve and his men care packes over the next several weeks.

Tim Horan, Army
PVI Class of 2007

Tim Horan graduated from PVI and 2007 and was on the varsity tennis team. Tim will be in Afghanistan for a year and should be back for good in July 2012.

John Kreitler, Army
PVI Relative

John Kreitler …John is a platoon leader in the First Cavalry Division, deployed to north central Afghanistan. This is a picture of John saying good bye to his son last summer. John is the brother of PVI alumni Robert Kreitler (2005) and cousin of Kelsie Kreitler (2012)

Ens. Ross Hammerer, Navy
PVI Class of 2005

Ross is currently aboard the USS Truxton (DDG 103) and deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn

Lt. Brett Whitsitt, USN (#20 VMI)
PVI Friend

Brett graduated from Langley HS and VMI (lacroasse player). He is currently deployed.

Captain David Jacobs, Army
PVI FriendDavid graduated from Plainview HS and VMI (lacroasse player). He is currently deployed.